Author: Ma Chee Seng

Man caught brandishing baseball bat in road incident

KUCHING: An argument erupted between two road users on Jalan Satok, heading toward Petra Jaya, following a traffic accident today. In a 24-second video shared by a passing driver on the Sarawak Roads Update Facebook page, a man is seen wielding a baseball bat and shouting angrily at another individual.

Motorcycle bursts into flames

KUCHING: A scooter was engulfed in flames this morning at Batu 8, Jalan Penrissen, here. The fire, which occurred today, was reported at 11.12 am, prompting an immediate response from the Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Station. The incident involved a Yamaha Scooter Xmax 250cc motorcycle, which was destroyed in

Sarawak reaffirms control over CCUS projects, cites state laws

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reiterated its stance on regulating Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) projects within its boundaries, following the presentation of a position paper at the National Energy Council on Aug 2, 2024, says Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s

Defence minister stresses importance of military funding for national security

KUCHING: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin has stressed the critical need for ongoing investments in Malaysia’s armed forces to uphold national security and stability. Speaking at a press conference during his visit to the Penrissen Army Camp today (Aug 8), he noted that maintaining security incurs costs even during

Bau considering setting up sister cities with China

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has revealed plans to establish a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for creating sister cities or provinces with China in Bau. The Tasik Biru assemblyman said the initiative, still under discussion and pending government approval, aims to strengthen cultural and economic ties rooted in historical connections

H-Power hype at Swinburne

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus ignited young minds with its Big Day Out (SBDO) 2024, a platform designed to foster interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among secondary school students. Held on May 25 and July 20, the flagship event themed ‘Hydrogen Power: Interdisciplinary Innovation for

Torch relay kicks off PETRONAS jubilee

MIRI: PETRONAS kicked off its golden jubilee celebrations in Sarawak on July 27 with the arrival of the ‘PETRONAS Homecoming Torch’ here. The event marked the first stop of the torch’s nationwide tour. Noriani Mohamad, Senior General Manager of PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd – Sarawak Asset (SKA), said the torch

Lifelong learning crucial in rapidly evolving job market: Sagah

KUCHING: The Advanced Sustainable Technology International Conference (ASTECH 2024) programme aims to promote lifelong learning by providing professional development and skill enhancement opportunities for both graduates and instructors, said Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Sarawak stressed the importance of continuous learning

170 papers presented at Advanced Sustainable Technology International Conference

KUCHING: The Advanced Sustainable Technology International Conference (ASTECH 2024) saw the presentation of 170 papers from seven countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, India, Nigeria, Philippines, and Portugal. Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) director Samsudin Mohd Salleh said nearly 600 students from various educational institutions around Kuching attended the event, which included

Search launched for missing angler

BINTANGOR: A search and rescue operation is underway for a man believed to have drowned in a river near SK Nangga Wak here today (Aug 3). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted to the incident at 11.45am and immediately dispatched a team to the scene. “The victim,